idioms involving “rock”

Rock-bottom

The very lowest

”With airline fares at rock-bottom prices, it's a good time to travel.”

Between a rock and a hard place

In a difficult position with no easy way out

”We are between a rock and a hard place; our customers demand lower prices but our shareholders demand profits.”

Rock the boat

To disturb the equilibrium, to upset the calm

”Management is considering our proposal for a wage increase so let's not rock the boat by threatening to go on strike.”

On the rocks

In a state of destruction or wreckage

”Doi-san said his marriage is on the rocks because he travels extensively for his work.”

(It) rocks

It's outstanding, superb

”Have you seen the new TV ad for our lite beer? It rocks.”